How to Pronounce “paramedics”
word
/ˌpɛɹəˈmɛdɪks/
pair-uh-MED-iks
/pˌæɹəmˈɛdɪks/
pa-ruh-MED-iks
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌpɛɹəˈmɛdɪks/
British English
/pˌæɹəmˈɛdɪks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pair-uh-MED-iks
UK
pa-ruh-MED-iks
Listen in Context
My sister wants to become a paramedic when she grows up.
The injured boy waited calmly until the paramedics arrived.
We called 911, and the paramedics were here in just a few minutes.
The paramedics arrived quickly to help the injured man.